Volkwagen's system creates a kind of 3D mirror of your hand to more accurately determine the exact gestures you make while driving. The function is enabled by an in-car 3D camera module just above the windshield that tracks your hand movements.

The Volkswagen Golf R Touch, introduced at CES 2015.

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In fact, there's a mode that lets you see a ghost-like image of your hand at work on the dash. So, drivers never actually have to touch the dashboard to make things happen. With the new interface, drivers can increase or decrease volume, change lighting and control other typical dashboard functions.

In addition to the main display, the Golf R Touch also comes with two additional displays: a 12.3-inch digital gauge and an 8-inch touchscreen just underneath the main dashboard display. One of the cooler aspects of that particular screen is that is comes with haptic feedback, so when you have to switch from gesture on the top screen to touch on the lower screen, you'll get a little force to remind you that you're in a different interface.

The Volkswagen Golf R Touch, introduced at CES 2015.

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The gesture interface will also give drivers full access to MirrorLink, Volkswagen's dashboard app ecosystem, and will work with Apple's CarPlay and Android Auto.

Volkswagen did not reveal when the technology will be coming to its vehicles, but this early look at the concept dashboard is exciting enough that it may encourage would-be Volkswagen customers to remain patient.

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Doctor Who Speakers

Massive Audio, in collaboration with BBC Worldwide, debuted a new line of Doctor Who-themed products at CES this week.

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Misfit Swaroski Crystal Fitness Trackers

Misfit, known for its fitness and sleep tracking gadgets, is partnering up with crystal giant Swarovski for two new wearable products and nine sparkling accessories (three bracelets, three wristbands and three pendants, available in black, white and grey).

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3Doodler Drawing Pen

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Lenovo Selfie Flash

Lenovo's Vibe X2 Pro smartphone comes with a flash extension that plugs right into the device's audio jack. It syncs with the phone's shutter to automatically flash any time a photo's taken.

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Parrot Pot

This Bluetooth device can tell when your plant is thirsty and then water it for you. Standing roughly a foot tall, the tall white pot has built-in sensors that can read the level of fertilization, temperature and notify you when the plan needs water.

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Tao Chair

The Tao Chair, a quirky, but useful product acts like an invisible gym for your living room. Despite being designed to feel and look like a normal lounging chair, it works the user's core, improves posture, burns calories, reduces stress and strengthens muscles.

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Connected Cycle Pedals

French startup Connected Cycle unveiled its smart pedals, which automatically record how fast you're going, as well as route, elevation and calories burned.

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Withings Activite Pop

Smart gadget company Withings, known for its smart scale and a recent foray into fashionable smart watches, is back with another wearable: an analog timepiece called the Activite Pop.

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Pono Hi-Res Audio Player

Neil Young's PonoPlayer is making its way to stores within the next week. It will go on sale at a few select electronics retailers, including Fry's, for $399.

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Ring by Logbar

This device, funded by a kickstarter campaign, promises to do things like unlock your car door, enable mobile payments, type in mid-air, and any number of other tasks just by waving your finger around.

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Sony 4K TV 'Floating Style'

Sony's newest 4K television is super thin designed to become a part of the wall. It is equipped with Sony's new X1 4 processor that improves resolution, dynamic range and color, and will be available in 55, 65 and 75-inch offerings.

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